Volunteer Paid-Call Firefighter

Overview

The Reedley Fire Department is recruiting for three (3) Volunteer Paid-Call Firefighter positions. This position is in the Fire Department, and works under the immediate supervision of the Fire Chief or assigned Designee. This position is and subject to the terms and conditions of the current Volunteer Fire Department Resolution and the City's Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. Please review the position description below for requirements.

Applications will only be accepted online to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application. Failure to submit a completed application with attachments (if required) will disqualify you from consideration for the position.

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The successful candidate will be required to undergo additional background clearance checks before the activation process is complete. For more information about applying for this position, you may contact Human Resources . E.O.E.

VOLUNTEER PAID-CALL COMPENSATION: $25.00 PER CALL RESPONSE

THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION WITH THE REEDLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. INCUMBENTS IN THIS POSITION ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY.

Under general supervision, responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, traffic accidents, rescue and other emergency calls to protect life and property; participates in training; drill and independent study activities; participates in the maintenance of fire department apparatus, equipment and facilities; performs various staff support assignments; and performs related work as assigned.

Incumbents are expected to train for and are expected to perform all of the class’s essential duties and responsibilities. This class is distinguished from Fire Engineer in that the latter is fully qualified to operate any of the department’s vehicles and apparatus in addition to performing all of the normal emergency response duties. After proper training and departmental certification, incumbents are expected to be fully qualified to assume the duties of a Fire Engineer on a relief and on an emergency basis.

• Responds to a wide variety of emergency alarms, such as structural and environmental fires, traffic collisions, natural gas leaks, medical emergencies and hazardous materials spills.
• Fights fires under departmental procedures and as directed by a fire company officer; connects and lays hose lines, sets ladders and operates fire streams; uses hand and power tools to ventilate and enter burning structures for the purpose of extinguishing fires and to perform search and rescue operations; raises, lowers and climbs ladders to enter structures; performs salvage, clean up and overhaul operations during and after fires to remove hazards and protect property.
• Provides first responder medical emergency response at the basic life support level, including initial patient and situation assessment, CPR and trauma emergency medical care; prepares patients and assists paramedics in advanced life support emergency medical care.
• Participates in specialized rescue operations, including situations involving the use of rigging and shoring; operates specialized hand and power tools and equipment to rescue traffic collision victims.
• Cleans, services and makes minor repairs to ensure the operational readiness of vehicles, apparatus, hoses and emergency equipment; participates in the cleaning, repair and upkeep of departmental buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Participates in drills, demonstrations and courses in firefighting techniques, equipment and apparatus operation, medical aids, heavy rescue, swiftwater rescue, hazardous materials, fire prevention, equipment maintenance and a wide variety of other subjects related to the fire service; studies local geography and conditions…